Shelter

An Employer of Record (EOR) makes it easy to relocate your business to a new country. Local experts will handle all aspects of the setup (job approval, employment contract, visa and work permit application) as well as ongoing administrative procedures (immigration and payroll, tax, insurance, social security, etc.).

Shelter is for those currently working as freelancers, employees of overseas companies, or startups and employers. You can save big on costs by “offshoring” your operations to tech-friendly Thailand.

Digital Nomads & Freelancers
As a digital freelancer, you can take shelter for a year or two in Thailand. We’ll employ you, while you keep working on your existing projects. Continue to have complete freedom with the clients of your choosing and take advantage of Shelter’s diverse network of professionals to discover new opportunities.

Remote Workers
If you work remotely for a company, you can easily relocate to Thailand with Shelter. Convincing your current employer to outsource your job directly to you may be one of the smartest moves you ever make. Depending on your home country’s income tax and social welfare requirements, this might be a much better arrangement for both parties. In any case, with the low cost of living in Thailand, you’re bound to come out on top.

Employers and Entrepreneurs
Do you run a startup or company? We specialize in relocating teams, offering you an affordable haven to get your business and ideas off the ground. We can help you source additional talent when you need it, or save money by relocating some (or all) of your team to Thailand. Depending on the tax laws of your country, you will save on employer contributions, health care, pensions, etc.

Investors
If you are looking for a fast, legal, clear path to tax residency in Thailand and don’t want to deal with any hassle, we are an option for you.

There are more than 100 Thai Embassies and Consulates globally. Check your country here:

Yes. Your spouse and/or children may apply for dependent visas tied to your business visa. Marriage and/or birth certificate is required. We do not charge additional service fees for preparing visa application paperwork for dependents. Please note that dependents are not covered under Thailand Social Security. Marriage and/or birth certificate is required.

At least one year.

No. You are permitted to leave Thailand and return as you please, as long as you obtain re-entry permit before leaving. However we recommend staying for at least 183 days per year, so that you qualify as a tax resident of Thailand.

Yes. A multiple-entry visa is optional and costs an extra 3,800 baht. Unless you leave the country more while a single re-entry permits costs 1,000 baht and are easy to obtain.

You and/or your employees can be visa-ready to enter Thailand in as little as a month. We will your visa packet to you within 15 business days, all things being equal. A lot depends on how quickly application are able to provide the required documents.

  • Passport scan
  • Diploma scan
  • Reference letters verifying experience (if you own a company, you can write your own)

To begin the process, we just need the passport scan plus any dependent documents (marriage and/or birth certificate). Reference letters and diploma are required later in the process, after entering Thailand and we begin your work permit application.

To kick off the process, we require a security deposit of 2,000 USD for upfront work. After you enter Thailand and obtain your work permit, the monthly fees including tax will depend on your specific situation and structure (contract duration, team size, earnings, referral potential, etc.). Contact us to get an estimate.

Best case scenario, you could have your toes in the sand in about a month. After we ship your visa documents, the ball is in your court. You will need to apply for a business visa at the Thai embassy or consulate nearest you. The good news is that many embassies/consulates globally allow you to apply online. Check your country here: www.thaievisa.go.th. If you apply in person, the process can take between 1 to 5 days to complete (application day to pick up day), depending on embassy/consulate protocol and capacity.

Not necessarily. A lot depends on your current visa type. Tourist visas can typically be converted for a fee, while other visa types are compatible with a work permit in the first place, such a Non Bs, spousal visas, etc. Education and volunteer visas, unfortunately, are difficult to convert in-country these days. A visa or border run to a nearby country would be necessary in this case.

Once per year, to renew your visa and work permit. We take care of the 90 day reports ourselves.

The great thing about an EOR is that you can renew your visa indefinitely. Many of our clients have been with us from the beginning. The permanent residence permit will allow you to stay in Thailand indefinitely without needing a visa. However, a re-entry permit must be applied to leave Thailand, otherwise your PR may be cancelled. With the permanent residence permit, you will still need a work permit to work in Thailand.

Yes. Once you hold 3 consecutive 1-year visa extensions, tied to the same work permit, you may apply for permanent residency. You must have a monthly income of THB 80,000, earned in Thailand (THB 30,000 if married with a Thai Spouse for 5 years) or invest a minimum of THB 3-10,000,000 in Thailand, and attend an interview, where you must demonstrate knowledge of the Thai language.

To be a tax-resident in Thailand you must spend at least 180 days in a calendar year in the country

Tax residents are subject to personal income tax on their income derived from Thailand as well as their foreign-source income remitted to Thailand in the year in which it is accrued. Income earned outside Thailand remitted after 1 year is tax-exempt.

Non-residents are still subject to income tax on their Thai-source income.

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